Your essential guide to Collier County's most anticipated events for the week ahead. From cultural experiences to family fun and local entertainment, here's what Naples organizers have planned for you. |
We recommend confirming with the event hosts for complete details and current schedules. |
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🍽️ Food & Dining |
Oktoberfest & Beer Release!
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 987 3rd Ave N, Naples, FL
🍺 Details: Celebrate authentic German tradition with craft beer releases, traditional fare, and festive atmosphere in downtown Naples. |
Accelerated Networking Lunch at Two Guys Kitchen
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Two Guys Catering
🤝 Details: Connect with local professionals while enjoying exceptional cuisine at this popular networking event. |
Sip & Self-Care
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sidebar in Naples
🧘 Details: Unwind with specially crafted cocktails and wellness activities in a relaxing atmosphere. |
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities |
Train Tracks to Adventure Family Day
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Collier County Museums
🚂 Details: All aboard for an interactive family experience exploring transportation history with hands-on activities and educational exhibits. |
Stitch & Social: A Beginner Crochet Circle at Naples Regional Library
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 650 Central Ave, Naples, FL 34102-6027, United States
🧶 Details: Learn the art of crochet in a friendly, supportive environment perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts. |
FSC 2025 Naples Cars & Coffee
📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Germain BMW South 3707 Davis Blvd Naples, FL 34104 United States
🚗 Details: Automotive enthusiasts gather to showcase classic and exotic vehicles while enjoying coffee and community. |
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🎵 Concerts & Music |
The Jake Hair Band LIVE! @ Whiskey Park
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Whiskey Park
🎸 Details: Rock the night away with The Jake Hair Band delivering high-energy covers and original music. |
Reggae Friday at Wahoo's
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Wahoo's River Bar and Grill
🎵 Details: Feel the island vibes with authentic reggae music alongside waterfront dining and tropical cocktails. |
AURA Live at Blue Martini (Patio)
📅 Date: Monday, September 08, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Blue Martini
🎤 Details: Experience sophisticated live entertainment on the outdoor patio with craft cocktails and elegant ambiance. |
🎭 Arts & Culture |
Naples Invitational: A Biennial Survey of Local Contemporary Art
📅 Date: Monday, September 08, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 585 Park St, Naples, FL, United States, Florida 34102
🎨 Details: Discover exceptional works by local contemporary artists in this prestigious biennial exhibition showcasing regional talent. |
Bubble Ball 2025- A Wine Tasting Scholarship Fundraiser
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Seventh South Waterfront
🍷 Details: Support education while enjoying premium wine tastings with waterfront views and elegant atmosphere. |
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🎯 Other Events |
Bachata Group Class Every Friday Naples With Brian Oakes
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Brian Oakes Ballroom & Latin Lessons Naples
💃 Details: Learn the passionate art of Bachata dancing with professional instruction in a welcoming environment. |
Core Tuesday
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Baker Park
💪 Details: Strengthen your core with outdoor fitness classes in beautiful Baker Park setting. |
Clam Pass Tour
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Clam Pass Beach, Naples, Florida
🌊 Details: Explore Naples' pristine natural beauty with guided tours through the scenic Clam Pass ecosystem. |
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change. |
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Naples, Fl News Highlights |
🔗 Collier OKs $3.12B Budget While Keeping the Property-Tax Rate Flat
Commissioners tentatively approved the 2025-26 budget and held the general-fund millage at 3.0107; higher taxable values still mean rising revenues ahead of the Sept. 18 final hearing. |
🔗 Collier's Road Network Struggles to Keep Pace With Population Growth
A deep dive on major projects (I-75 widenings, diverging-diamond interchanges, Vanderbilt Beach Rd extensions) outlines what's coming over the next 4-10 years. |
🔗 Cockpit Transcripts Released From Fatal I-75 Jet Crash Near Naples
New NTSB-released transcripts detail the crew's final decisions before the February crash on I-75 in Collier County; investigators have not yet stated the cause. |
🔗 FWC: No Red Tide Detected Off Collier in Latest Weekly Sampling
The Sept. 5 report shows Karenia brevis "not present" in Collier coastal samples, a positive sign for beachgoers this week. |
🔗 County Will Display the Ten Commandments at Three Government Buildings
Collier plans historical-documents displays that include the Ten Commandments at multiple facilities, drawing community attention and debate. |
🔗 Plan Approved for Waterside Shops Changes
City approvals clear the way for updates at Waterside Shops, signaling continued investment in one of Naples' flagship retail destinations. |
🔗 City-Airport Impasse 'Is Going to Get Worse,' Leaders Warn
An ongoing governance standoff over the Naples Airport's future-and who calls the shots-shows no quick resolution. |
🔗 Airport Director Earns High Marks-But Not From Everyone
Performance reviews praise leadership at Naples Airport while some critics remain unconvinced amid broader policy fights. |
🔗 Judge Halts 'Alligator Alcatraz' Operations; Both Sides Regroup
A federal ruling paused construction and intake at the immigrant detention site in southern Collier, ordering a wind-down while litigation proceeds. ( |
🔗 FWC's SNAP Program Addresses Rising Human-Alligator Encounters
State nuisance-alligator responders explain how cases are handled locally after a recent attack at CREW Bird Rookery Swamp. |
🔗 CCPS Tops Florida in Student Attendance, District Says
Collier County Public Schools reports the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the state based on the latest 2023-24 data. |
🔗 Marco Island to Use Free Chlorine in September Water System Purge
Marco Island and Marco Shores customers may notice taste/odor changes during the month-long disinfection switch; officials say water remains safe to drink. |
🔗 Old Marco Water-Main Replacement Begins-Completion Targeted by December
The project upsizes pipes and creates a loop to improve fire-flow; expect weekday lane impacts along Bald Eagle Dr. through the fall. |
🔗 Hospitality Under Pressure: Study Flags Florida on Staff Friendliness
With tourism booming, a new ranking highlights guest-service gaps-and how local employers are trying to respond. |
🔗 From Pelicans to Ospreys, Naples Wildlife Hospital Gives Injured Animals a Second Chance
A look inside the Conservancy of Southwest Florida's von Arx Wildlife Hospital and its rehab work that ramps up during busy season. |
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